This is Cotts’ 2nd elbow surgery and this is career threatening. While Cotts may not have pitched as well as he would have liked for the Cubs, he always conducted himself with class.

I wish him a speedy recovery and hopefully he’ll be able to continue his career.

that one year, so I dont think it was a bad trade, I think we have enough right handed power arms for the pen, so Aardsma was expendable, plus he’s bounced around a bit before settling with Seattle

Cotts, we now know with certainty, was hurt. When healthy, he was quite good.

after such surgery. Who knows?

… why he wasn’t throwing well this year. Hope he recovers and returns to the team next year.

…I feel this, indeed, may indicate why he struggled with his control so much. I remember one reporter (Bruce Miles?) mentioning that Neal showed up to spring training in great shape. And he did have a pretty good 2008 if you look closely at his numbers. I’m wishing him the best on a speedy and strong recovery.

Everything I’ve heard about Neil Cotts indicates that he was a hard worker and a good teammate-he deserves better than this and I’m hoping things turn out well for him.

without the fanfare. Always keeps his cool, is a class act, and all he does is take the ball when asked, no matter the situation. I wish Cotts a full recovery, and hope he can return to the field.

Hell, some pitchers have improved after Tommy John surgery, so who knows….

… presumably to take Cotts’ place at Iowa.